Questions and Answers about
Notre-Dame de Paris
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in HistoryWhen was the Notre-Dame cathedral initially built?
Answer: Construction of the Notre-Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris) cathedral began in 1163 and was largely completed by 1260 – in the 12th and 13th centuries. In March 2022, archaeologists found an ancient lead sarcophagus in the lower levels of the building, which is currently under reconstruction after a devastating fire in 2019.…